Letterbook
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Monies to be Delivered
01/30/1796 LetterbookInforms Chester that the Treasurer will deliver him the sum of 92 dollars, being the balance on his account after examination.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Money for Mrs Roberts
01/19/1796 LetterbookInforms Capt. Morris that the Treasurer has remitted Col. Fish the sum of 115 dollars to pay to Mrs. Roberts on account of her husband's pay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Money Due from the Office
01/23/1796 LetterbookInforms Wentworth that the War Accountant's Office has found that he is due 300 dollars, to be remitted by the next post.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Managing Finances Difficult for Indian Agents
03/10/1796 LetterbookLetter, discusses difficulties Indian Agents have in accounting for funds; discusses gifts to Indian Chiefs.
Misc MSS
Major Cass writes from Fort Hamilton
03/17/1796 LetterbookMajor Cass discusses Indian affairs with General Wilkinson.
Lewis Cass Papers.
Major Burbeck's report on Michilimackinac
09/01/1796 LetterbookMajor Burbeck makes report on the fort and facilities received from the British at Michilimackinac. Report cover the barracks, the fort, the store house, the powder magazine; the government house, …
MG 23, K9, Western Posts, Surrender of the -
Lists Support for Jefferson and for Adams
12/04/1796 LetterbookRefers to tension between Jefferson and Adams, listing their support.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Letter to the Secretary at War
09/29/1796 LetterbookGeneral Wayne discusses the British removal from U.S. territories and the poor repair of inherited military fortifications. Wayne encloses an estimate from the Quartermaster detailing the costs …
MG 23, K9, Western Posts, Surrender of the -
Letter to James McHenry
12/20/1796 LetterbookJoshua Seney returns an unused draft for lodging to James McHenry.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Letter to a Congressional Committee Regarding Motion to Increase Accountant's Salary
01/30/1796 LetterbookWrites a Congressional committee regarding a motion lately proposed to increase the salary of the Accountant. Simmons describes the Accountant's job and role, and points out that the duties are far …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter Timothy Pickering informing of dismissal of Samuel Shore, clerk of yard at Norfolk
01/06/1796 LetterbookPickering informs naval agent William Pennock that he has dismissed Samuel Shore as clerk of shipyard at Norfolk. Shore has been ordered to return all articles, papers and books. Asks that Pennock …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Letter fromTimothy Pickering demanding a stop to the reducing of copper bolts
01/27/1796 LetterbookPickering orders naval agent Jackson to stop reducing the copper bolts. It is too expensive, is not necessary, and risks spoiling the temper of the bolts.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Letter from the War Office with statement of mast and yards for frigate building for the Dey of Algiers
12/31/1796 LetterbookStatement of masts and yards with dimensions and number required for frigate building at Portsmouth New Hampshire for the Dey of Algiers.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Letter from the War Office to the Secretary of the Treasury requesting that frigate beams be shipped from Portsmouth New Hampshire to Baltimore
11/08/1796 LetterbookRequest that frigate beams be shipped from Portsmouth New Hampshire to Baltimore Maryland for frigate construction.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Letter from the War Office to the Secretary of the Treasury regarding transportation of frigate timber to Philadelphia
10/18/1796 LetterbookCites letter from Joseph Cooperswaite and requests that frigate timber be forwarded to Philadelphia as soon as possible.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Letter from the War Office to the Secretary of the Treasury regarding testing of cannon
09/27/1796 LetterbookDiscusses the means of testing the cannon. Purpose of the test is to determine if any water can penetrate through the holes of cannon. Discusses the proving of the cannon by powder and placement …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Letter from the War Office to the Secretary of the Treasury regarding provision of iron and iron work for frigate constructed at Portsmouth New Hampshire
10/06/1796 LetterbookDiscusses letter from Josiah Fox and proposal by Elisha and James Hill to provide iron and iron works for frigate construction at Portsmouth New Hampshire. If no better terms can be found, asks for …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Letter from the War Office to the Secretary of the Treasury regarding frigate constructed by James Hackett
09/14/1796 LetterbookCites a letter addressed to Josiah Fox regarding construction of frigate by James Hackett, constructor at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Design based on sketch "A, " same design as communicated by …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Letter from the War Office to the Secretary of the Treasury regarding extension of the pier at Philadelphia
10/08/1796 LetterbookMcHenry forwards a letter from Joshua Humphreys and Captain John Barry regarding requirement to entend pier at Philadelphia to prevent injury to frigate during launching. Captain Thomas Truxton has …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Letter from the War Office to the Secretary of the Treasury regarding cables and rigging for frigate constructed by James Hackett at Portsmouth New Hampshire
12/13/1796 LetterbookJames McHenry encloses to Secretary of Treasury Wolcott an estimate of the quantity and weight of the cables and rigging for the frigate constructed at Portsmouth by James Hackett. Discusses …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Letter from the War Office to the Secretary of the Treasury regarding articles necessary to complete frigate at Portsmouth New Hampshire for Mediterranean service
12/15/1796 LetterbookLetter from the War Office to the Secretary of the Treasury regarding articles necessary to complete frigate at Portsmouth New Hampshire for Mediterranean service. There are sufficient staves and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Letter from the War Office to the Secretary of the Treasury on estimate of sum necessary for building and equipping frigate for the Dey of Algiers
12/26/1796 LetterbookEstimate for building and manning a 36 gun frigate for the Dey of Algiers, to which is added the cost of navigating to Algiers. Includes the carpenter's bill for building the hull; a complete set of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Letter from the War Office to Naval Agents, Samuel & Joseph Sterrett regarding provision of security detachment for frigate at Navy Yard at Baltimore
12/26/1796 LetterbookCaptain Staats Morris has been given orders to furnish a guard for the protection of frigate and other public property at Baltimore ship yard. Since not much is being accomplished on account of the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Letter from the War Office requesting to the dimensions of boats for the frigates
03/07/1796 LetterbookRequest for the dimensions and number of the boats for the frigates; and a request for opinion of what number of boats is necessary for the frigates; their length, depth, and breadth.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Letter from the War Office regarding returns received from previous clerk of ship yard
02/26/1796 LetterbookNaval Agent William Pennock is asked to ensure that clerk of ship yard Mr W. Herbert, makes out returns of what he received from his predecessor Mr Shore.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
